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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.52 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.52 and 65.48 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.52 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.52 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.52 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 16,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011.17/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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