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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 244.22 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 244.22 and 47.28 is: 70.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 244.22 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/244.22 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 244.22 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 11,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,546.72/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.91

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