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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.39 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.39 and 114.90 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.39 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.39 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.39 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 28,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080.41/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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