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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 243.97 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 243.97 and 116.93 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 243.97 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/243.97 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 243.97 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 28,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527.73/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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