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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 244.63 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 244.63 and 133.62 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 244.63 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/244.63 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 244.63 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 32,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,688.54/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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