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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.06 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.06 and 117.02 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.06 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.06 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.06 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 28,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559.90/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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