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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.71, 244.36 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.71, 244.36 and 133.88 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.71 : 244.36 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.71/244.36 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.71x = 244.36 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.71x = 32,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714.92/162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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