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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 244.65 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 244.65 and 142.78 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 244.65 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/244.65 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 244.65 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 34,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,931.13/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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