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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 243.97 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 243.97 and 162.17 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 243.97 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/243.97 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 243.97 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 39,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,563.90/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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