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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 243.84 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 243.84 and 85.66 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 243.84 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/243.84 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 243.84 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 20,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887.33/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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