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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 244.44 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 244.44 and 105.57 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 244.44 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/244.44 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 244.44 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 25,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805.53/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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