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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 243.54 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 243.54 and 133.37 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 243.54 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/243.54 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 243.54 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 32,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.93/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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