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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 243.38 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 243.38 and 107.27 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 243.38 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/243.38 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 243.38 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 26,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107.37/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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