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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.25 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.25 and 85.81 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.25 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.25 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.25 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 20,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959.09/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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