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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.08 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.08 and 128.54 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.08 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.08 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.08 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 31,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,374.04/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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