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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.01, 242.84 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.01, 242.84 and 104.34 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.01 : 242.84 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.01/242.84 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.01x = 242.84 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.01x = 25,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339.10/162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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