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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.52, 243.77 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.52, 243.77 and 108.79 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.52 : 243.77 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.52/243.77 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.52x = 243.77 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.52x = 26,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519.74/162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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