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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.51, 243.46 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.51, 243.46 and 108.29 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.51 : 243.46 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.51/243.46 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.51x = 243.46 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.51x = 26,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363.05/162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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