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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 244.02 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 244.02 and 81.49 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 244.02 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/244.02 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 244.02 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 19,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885.19/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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