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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 243.08 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 243.08 and 104.48 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 243.08 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/243.08 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 243.08 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 25,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397.00/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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