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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 244.55 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 244.55 and 117.22 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 244.55 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/244.55 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 244.55 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 28,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.15/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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