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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 244.42 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 244.42 and 81.77 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 244.42 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/244.42 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 244.42 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 19,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,984.80/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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