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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 244.32 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 244.32 and 114.72 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 244.32 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/244.32 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 244.32 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 28,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.39/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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