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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.46, 243.61 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.46, 243.61 and 111.16 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.46 : 243.61 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.46/243.61 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.46x = 243.61 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.46x = 27,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,080.40/162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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