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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 243.90 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 243.90 and 122.28 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 243.90 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/243.90 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 243.90 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 29,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.09/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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