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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 243.63 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 243.63 and 108.35 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 243.63 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/243.63 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 243.63 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 26,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.31/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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