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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 244.32 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 244.32 and 135.64 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 244.32 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/244.32 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 244.32 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 33,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,139.56/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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