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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 244.06 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 244.06 and 136.79 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 244.06 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/244.06 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 244.06 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 33,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,385.09/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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