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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.98 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.98 and 94.46 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.98 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.98 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.98 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 23,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044.66/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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