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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 243.72 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 243.72 and 114.78 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 243.72 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/243.72 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 243.72 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 27,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974.18/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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