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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 244.30 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 244.30 and 117.50 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 244.30 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/244.30 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 244.30 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 28,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704.66/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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