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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 243.06 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 243.06 and 69.54 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 243.06 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/243.06 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 243.06 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 16,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902.39/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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