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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 243.38 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 243.38 and 127.84 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 243.38 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/243.38 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 243.38 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 31,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113.70/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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