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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.67, 244.04 and 81.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.67, 244.04 and 81.31 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.67 : 244.04 = 81.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.67/244.04 = 81.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.67x = 244.04 × 81.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.67x = 19,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842.49/162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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