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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 244.14 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 244.14 and 76.40 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 244.14 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/244.14 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 244.14 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 18,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652.30/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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