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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.48, 244.74 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.48, 244.74 and 120 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.48 : 244.74 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.48/244.74 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.48x = 244.74 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.48x = 29,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,368.80/162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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