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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 242.46 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 242.46 and 110.52 is: 165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 242.46 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/242.46 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 242.46 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 26,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,796.68/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.04

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