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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 243 and 70.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 243 and 70.68 is: 105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 243 = 70.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/243 = 70.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 243 × 70.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 17,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175.24/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.96

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