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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 244.13 and 137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 244.13 and 137.29 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 244.13 = 137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/244.13 = 137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 244.13 × 137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 33,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516.61/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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