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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.21 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.21 and 76.16 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.21 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.21 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.21 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 18,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599.03/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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