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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 244.34 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 244.34 and 81.76 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 244.34 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/244.34 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 244.34 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 19,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,977.24/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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