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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 244.26 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 244.26 and 145.89 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 244.26 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/244.26 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 244.26 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 35,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635.09/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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