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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 243.76 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 243.76 and 85.60 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 243.76 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/243.76 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 243.76 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 20,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865.86/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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