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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.38 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.38 and 81.75 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.38 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.38 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.38 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 19,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978.07/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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