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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 243.59 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 243.59 and 104.57 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 243.59 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/243.59 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 243.59 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 25,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470.47/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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