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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.71 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.71 and 128.30 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.71 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.71 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.71 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 31,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,267.99/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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