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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.75, 243.93 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.75, 243.93 and 116.85 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.75 : 243.93 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.75/243.93 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.75x = 243.93 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.75x = 28,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503.22/162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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