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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 244.31 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 244.31 and 65.32 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 244.31 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/244.31 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 244.31 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 15,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957.39/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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