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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 243.70 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 243.70 and 80.10 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 243.70 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/243.70 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 243.70 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 19,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,520.37/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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