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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 244.58 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 244.58 and 108.96 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 244.58 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/244.58 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 244.58 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 26,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647.67/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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