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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 243.66 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 243.66 and 121.83 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 243.66 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/243.66 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 243.66 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 29,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,685.10/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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