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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 243.28 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 243.28 and 108.27 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 243.28 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/243.28 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 243.28 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 26,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338.44/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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