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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.74, 244.28 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.74, 244.28 and 94.43 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.74 : 244.28 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.74/244.28 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.74x = 244.28 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.74x = 23,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068.21/162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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