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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 242.88 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 242.88 and 110.77 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 242.88 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/242.88 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 242.88 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 26,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,903.82/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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