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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.40 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.40 and 65.45 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.40 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.40 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.40 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 15,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994.43/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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