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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.88, 244.40 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.88, 244.40 and 85.84 is: 128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.88 : 244.40 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.88/244.40 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.88x = 244.40 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.88x = 20,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.30/162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.80

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