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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 243.60 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 243.60 and 133.87 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 243.60 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/243.60 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 243.60 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 32,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610.73/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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