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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.43 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.43 and 94.63 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.43 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.43 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.43 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 23,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130.41/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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