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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.41, 243.62 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.41, 243.62 and 128.35 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.41 : 243.62 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.41/243.62 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.41x = 243.62 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.41x = 31,268.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,268.63/162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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