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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 243.90 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 243.90 and 98.56 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 243.90 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/243.90 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 243.90 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 24,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,038.78/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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