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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 244.22 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 244.22 and 101.93 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 244.22 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/244.22 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 244.22 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 24,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891.61/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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