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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 244.19 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 244.19 and 113.83 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 244.19 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/244.19 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 244.19 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 27,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796.15/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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