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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.37 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.37 and 85.86 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.37 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.37 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.37 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 20,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981.34/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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