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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 243.78 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 243.78 and 138.43 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 243.78 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/243.78 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 243.78 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 33,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746.47/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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