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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 242.82 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 242.82 and 104.17 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 242.82 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/242.82 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 242.82 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 25,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,293.95/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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