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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.41 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.41 and 111.61 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.41 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.41 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.41 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 27,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,278.60/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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