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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 244.12 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 244.12 and 41.02 is: 61.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 244.12 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/244.12 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 244.12 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 10,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012.68/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.52

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