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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 244.42 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 244.42 and 117.27 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 244.42 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/244.42 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 244.42 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 28,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,662.84/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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