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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.47, 243.70 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.47, 243.70 and 108.35 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.47 : 243.70 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.47/243.70 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.47x = 243.70 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.47x = 26,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404.90/162.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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