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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.80, 244.34 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.80, 244.34 and 126.95 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.80 : 244.34 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.80/244.34 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.80x = 244.34 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.80x = 31,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,017.11/162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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