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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.99 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.99 and 85.65 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.99 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.99 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.99 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 20,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897.74/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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