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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.75, 243.85 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.75, 243.85 and 133.84 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.75 : 243.85 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.75/243.85 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.75x = 243.85 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.75x = 32,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,636.88/162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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