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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 244.26 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 244.26 and 119.80 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 244.26 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/244.26 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 244.26 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 29,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262.35/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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