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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 243.89 and 40.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 243.89 and 40.85 is: 61.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 243.89 = 40.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/243.89 = 40.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 243.89 × 40.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 9,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962.91/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.28

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