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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.16 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.16 and 114.76 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.16 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.16 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.16 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 28,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018.01/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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