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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 243.18 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 243.18 and 128.16 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 243.18 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/243.18 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 243.18 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 31,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165.95/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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