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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 242.86 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 242.86 and 110.70 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 242.86 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/242.86 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 242.86 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 26,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.60/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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