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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.74, 243.99 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.74, 243.99 and 105.08 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.74 : 243.99 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.74/243.99 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.74x = 243.99 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.74x = 25,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,637.25/162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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