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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 244.32 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 244.32 and 122.70 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 244.32 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/244.32 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 244.32 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 29,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,976.84/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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