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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.35 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.35 and 76.35 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.35 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.35 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.35 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 18,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656.12/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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