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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 244.04 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 244.04 and 128.70 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 244.04 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/244.04 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 244.04 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 31,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407.95/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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