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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 243.93 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 243.93 and 108.70 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 243.93 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/243.93 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 243.93 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 26,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,515.19/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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