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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.62, 243.94 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.62, 243.94 and 81.44 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.62 : 243.94 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.62/243.94 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.62x = 243.94 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.62x = 19,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866.47/162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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