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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 244.06 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 244.06 and 121.61 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 244.06 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/244.06 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 244.06 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 29,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,680.70/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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