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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.80, 244.05 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.80, 244.05 and 85.72 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.80 : 244.05 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.80/244.05 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.80x = 244.05 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.80x = 20,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.75/162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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