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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 244.17 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 244.17 and 138.78 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 244.17 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/244.17 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 244.17 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 33,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,885.91/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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