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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 243.80 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 243.80 and 111.65 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 243.80 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/243.80 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 243.80 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 27,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218.49/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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