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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 243.60 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 243.60 and 128.16 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 243.60 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/243.60 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 243.60 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 31,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219.78/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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