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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.77, 244.08 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.77, 244.08 and 80.45 is: 120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.77 : 244.08 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.77/244.08 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.77x = 244.08 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.77x = 19,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.15/162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.64

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