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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.58, 243.28 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.58, 243.28 and 140.98 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.58 : 243.28 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.58/243.28 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.58x = 243.28 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.58x = 34,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,296.91/162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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