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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 244.12 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 244.12 and 161.32 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 244.12 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/244.12 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 244.12 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 39,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,381.44/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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