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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.45, 244.21 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.45, 244.21 and 128.62 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.45 : 244.21 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.45/244.21 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.45x = 244.21 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.45x = 31,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,410.29/162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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