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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.63 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.63 and 130.77 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.63 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.63 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.63 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 31,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,859.50/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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