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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 243.75 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 243.75 and 141.27 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 243.75 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/243.75 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 243.75 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 34,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433.83/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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