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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 243.63 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 243.63 and 98.28 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 243.63 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/243.63 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 243.63 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 23,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.96/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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