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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 243.96 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 243.96 and 85.74 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 243.96 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/243.96 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 243.96 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 20,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.13/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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