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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 243.99 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 243.99 and 85.71 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 243.99 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/243.99 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 243.99 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 20,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912.38/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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