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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 244.42 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 244.42 and 132.37 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 244.42 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/244.42 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 244.42 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 32,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353.88/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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