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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.51, 243.95 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.51, 243.95 and 110.49 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.51 : 243.95 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.51/243.95 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.51x = 243.95 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.51x = 26,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,953.48/162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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