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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.21, 243.57 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.21, 243.57 and 131.46 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.21 : 243.57 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.21/243.57 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.21x = 243.57 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.21x = 32,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019.71/162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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