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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 243.82 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 243.82 and 111.43 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 243.82 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/243.82 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 243.82 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 27,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168.86/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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