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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.74 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.74 and 98.08 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.74 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.74 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.74 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 24,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004.10/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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