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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.69, 244.08 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.69, 244.08 and 122.19 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.69 : 244.08 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.69/244.08 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.69x = 244.08 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.69x = 29,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.14/162.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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