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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.88 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.88 and 65.76 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.88 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.88 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.88 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 15,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971.79/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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