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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 243.68 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 243.68 and 104.43 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 243.68 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/243.68 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 243.68 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 25,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447.50/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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