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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.78 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.78 and 114.51 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.78 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.78 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.78 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 27,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.25/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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