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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 244.22 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 244.22 and 137.30 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 244.22 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/244.22 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 244.22 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 33,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,529.50/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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