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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 243.22 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 243.22 and 108.28 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 243.22 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/243.22 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 243.22 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 26,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335.86/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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