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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 244.15 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 244.15 and 111.31 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 244.15 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/244.15 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 244.15 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 27,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.45/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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