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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 243.38 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 243.38 and 110.86 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 243.38 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/243.38 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 243.38 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 26,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981.11/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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