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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.16 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.16 and 111.52 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.16 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.16 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.16 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 27,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.11/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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