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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.45, 243.71 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.45, 243.71 and 132.21 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.45 : 243.71 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.45/243.71 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.45x = 243.71 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.45x = 32,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220.24/162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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