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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 243.26 and 70.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 243.26 and 70.89 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 243.26 = 70.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/243.26 = 70.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 243.26 × 70.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 17,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.35/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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