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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 243.88 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 243.88 and 130.73 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 243.88 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/243.88 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 243.88 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 31,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880.89/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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