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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.04, 242.69 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.04, 242.69 and 107.78 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.04 : 242.69 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.04/242.69 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.04x = 242.69 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.04x = 26,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157.13/162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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