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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 244.02 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 244.02 and 116.98 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 244.02 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/244.02 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 244.02 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 28,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544.24/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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