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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 243.46 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 243.46 and 110.57 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 243.46 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/243.46 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 243.46 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 26,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917.67/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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