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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.27, 243.54 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.27, 243.54 and 108.27 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.27 : 243.54 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.27/243.54 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.27x = 243.54 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.27x = 26,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.08/162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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