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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 244.22 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 244.22 and 128.84 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 244.22 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/244.22 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 244.22 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 31,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465.30/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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