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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.62 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.62 and 110.75 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.62 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.62 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.62 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 27,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,091.82/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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