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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.68 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.68 and 111.64 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.68 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.68 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.68 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 27,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316.08/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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