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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.62 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.62 and 149.22 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.62 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.62 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.62 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 36,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502.20/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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