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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.52 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.52 and 128.67 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.52 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.52 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.52 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 31,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462.39/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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