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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 243.40 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 243.40 and 110.55 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 243.40 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/243.40 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 243.40 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 26,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908.51/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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