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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 244.01 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 244.01 and 132.05 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 244.01 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/244.01 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 244.01 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 32,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,222.46/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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