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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 243.79 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 243.79 and 114.12 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 243.79 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/243.79 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 243.79 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 27,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821.49/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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