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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.98 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.98 and 94.22 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.98 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.98 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.98 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 22,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988.64/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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