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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.56 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.56 and 161.08 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.56 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.56 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.56 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 39,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,393.72/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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