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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 242.79 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 242.79 and 110.71 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 242.79 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/242.79 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 242.79 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 26,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,879.28/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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