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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.88, 244.20 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.88, 244.20 and 105.46 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.88 : 244.20 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.88/244.20 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.88x = 244.20 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.88x = 25,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753.33/162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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