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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.58, 244.02 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.58, 244.02 and 94.18 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.58 : 244.02 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.58/244.02 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.58x = 244.02 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.58x = 22,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981.80/162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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