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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 243.64 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 243.64 and 130.24 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 243.64 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/243.64 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 243.64 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 31,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,731.67/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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