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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 244.05 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 244.05 and 80.29 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 244.05 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/244.05 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 244.05 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 19,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.77/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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