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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 242.96 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 242.96 and 65.82 is: 98.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 242.96 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/242.96 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 242.96 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 15,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.63/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.67

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