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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.46, 243.69 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.46, 243.69 and 98.30 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.46 : 243.69 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.46/243.69 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.46x = 243.69 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.46x = 23,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.73/162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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