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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 244.18 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 244.18 and 90.43 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 244.18 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/244.18 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 244.18 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 22,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079.98/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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