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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 244.06 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 244.06 and 81.51 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 244.06 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/244.06 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 244.06 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 19,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.67/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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