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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.74 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.74 and 119.32 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.74 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.74 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.74 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 29,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,083.06/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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