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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 244 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 244 and 126.32 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 244 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/244 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 244 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 30,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822.08/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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