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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 244.32 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 244.32 and 85.72 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 244.32 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/244.32 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 244.32 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 20,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943.11/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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