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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.69, 243.95 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.69, 243.95 and 128.35 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.69 : 243.95 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.69/243.95 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.69x = 243.95 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.69x = 31,310.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,310.65/162.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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