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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 243.39 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 243.39 and 59.55 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 243.39 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/243.39 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 243.39 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 14,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493.87/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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