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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.74, 244.50 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.74, 244.50 and 136.28 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.74 : 244.50 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.74/244.50 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.74x = 244.50 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.74x = 33,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320.46/162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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