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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.31 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.31 and 65.47 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.31 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.31 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.31 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 15,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993.75/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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