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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.95 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.95 and 122.45 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.95 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.95 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.95 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 29,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869.85/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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