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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.13 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.13 and 80.60 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.13 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.13 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.13 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 19,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675.41/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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