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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.69 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.69 and 108.14 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.69 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.69 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.69 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 26,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,460.78/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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