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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 243.16 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 243.16 and 86.16 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 243.16 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/243.16 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 243.16 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 20,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950.67/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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