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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.34, 243.55 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.34, 243.55 and 133.78 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.34 : 243.55 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.34/243.55 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.34x = 243.55 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.34x = 32,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,582.12/162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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