Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 243.54 and 98.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162.42, 243.54 and 98.34 is: 147.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162.42 : 243.54 = 98.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162.42/243.54 = 98.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162.42x = 243.54 × 98.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162.42x = 23,949.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,949.72/162.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147.46
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