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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 244.25 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 244.25 and 97.86 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 244.25 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/244.25 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 244.25 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 23,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902.31/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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