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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 244.01 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 244.01 and 94.17 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 244.01 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/244.01 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 244.01 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 22,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978.42/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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