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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.46, 243.50 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.46, 243.50 and 133.70 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.46 : 243.50 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.46/243.50 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.46x = 243.50 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.46x = 32,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554.73/162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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