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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.19 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.19 and 104.96 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.19 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.19 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.19 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 25,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630.18/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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