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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.69, 244.21 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.69, 244.21 and 137.28 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.69 : 244.21 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.69/244.21 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.69x = 244.21 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.69x = 33,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,525.15/162.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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