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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.71, 244.10 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.71, 244.10 and 81.62 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.71 : 244.10 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.71/244.10 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.71x = 244.10 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.71x = 19,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,922.43/162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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