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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.44 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.44 and 144.84 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.44 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.44 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.44 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 35,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404.69/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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