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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.82, 244.44 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.82, 244.44 and 162.08 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.82 : 244.44 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.82/244.44 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.82x = 244.44 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.82x = 39,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618.84/162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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