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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 244.04 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 244.04 and 104.81 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 244.04 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/244.04 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 244.04 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 25,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,576.09/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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