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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 243.52 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 243.52 and 111.18 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 243.52 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/243.52 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 243.52 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 27,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,074.55/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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