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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.33 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.33 and 85.80 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.33 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.33 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.33 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 20,963.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.51/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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