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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.19 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.19 and 117.11 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.19 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.19 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.19 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 28,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596.16/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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