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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.65, 243.80 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.65, 243.80 and 59.86 is: 89.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.65 : 243.80 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.65/243.80 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.65x = 243.80 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.65x = 14,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594.70/162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.73

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