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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 243.90 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 243.90 and 108.72 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 243.90 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/243.90 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 243.90 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 26,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.81/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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