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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 244.05 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 244.05 and 101.68 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 244.05 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/244.05 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 244.05 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 24,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815.00/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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