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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.38, 244.04 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.38, 244.04 and 111.35 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.38 : 244.04 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.38/244.04 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.38x = 244.04 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.38x = 27,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173.85/162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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