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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.57, 244.26 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.57, 244.26 and 142.32 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.57 : 244.26 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.57/244.26 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.57x = 244.26 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.57x = 34,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,763.08/162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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