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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 243.72 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 243.72 and 132.27 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 243.72 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/243.72 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 243.72 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 32,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236.84/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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