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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 244.10 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 244.10 and 81.54 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 244.10 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/244.10 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 244.10 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 19,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,904.12/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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