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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.78 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.78 and 111.17 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.78 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.78 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.78 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 27,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.22/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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