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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 243.84 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 243.84 and 101.66 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 243.84 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/243.84 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 243.84 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 24,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,788.77/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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