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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 244.42 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 244.42 and 111.60 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 244.42 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/244.42 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 244.42 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 27,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,277.27/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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