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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.62, 244.05 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.62, 244.05 and 130.94 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.62 : 244.05 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.62/244.05 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.62x = 244.05 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.62x = 31,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955.91/162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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