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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.58, 243.52 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.58, 243.52 and 111.32 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.58 : 243.52 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.58/243.52 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.58x = 243.52 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.58x = 27,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108.65/162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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