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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 243.87 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 243.87 and 128.52 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 243.87 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/243.87 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 243.87 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 31,342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,342.17/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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