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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 244.54 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 244.54 and 131.08 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 244.54 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/244.54 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 244.54 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 32,054.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054.30/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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