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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.42 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.42 and 142.49 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.42 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.42 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.42 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 34,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,827.66/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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