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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.34 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.34 and 111.33 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.34 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.34 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.34 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 27,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,090.76/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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