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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 243.90 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 243.90 and 120.36 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 243.90 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/243.90 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 243.90 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 29,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,355.80/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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