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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 243.78 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 243.78 and 108.56 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 243.78 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/243.78 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 243.78 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 26,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464.76/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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