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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.71 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.71 and 108.33 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.71 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.71 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.71 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 26,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400.56/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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