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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 243.68 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 243.68 and 108.46 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 243.68 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/243.68 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 243.68 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 26,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,428.31/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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