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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.33 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.33 and 73.89 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.33 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.33 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.33 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 18,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053.36/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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