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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 243 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 243 and 108.24 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 243 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/243 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 243 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 26,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302.32/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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