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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 244.34 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 244.34 and 105.06 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 244.34 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/244.34 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 244.34 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 25,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,670.36/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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