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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.53, 243.85 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.53, 243.85 and 90.44 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.53 : 243.85 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.53/243.85 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.53x = 243.85 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.53x = 22,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054.18/162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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