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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.82, 244.06 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.82, 244.06 and 122.12 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.82 : 244.06 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.82/244.06 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.82x = 244.06 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.82x = 29,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.08/162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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