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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 244.22 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 244.22 and 128.62 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 244.22 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/244.22 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 244.22 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 31,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411.58/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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