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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.49 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.49 and 149.45 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.49 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.49 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.49 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 36,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,537.06/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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