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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 244.32 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 244.32 and 132.73 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 244.32 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/244.32 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 244.32 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 32,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428.59/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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