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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.31, 242.97 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.31, 242.97 and 104.32 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.31 : 242.97 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.31/242.97 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.31x = 242.97 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.31x = 25,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346.63/162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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