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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.87, 244.17 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.87, 244.17 and 97.71 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.87 : 244.17 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.87/244.17 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.87x = 244.17 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.87x = 23,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857.85/162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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