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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 244.35 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 244.35 and 128.70 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 244.35 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/244.35 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 244.35 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 31,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447.85/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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