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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.38 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.38 and 132.18 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.38 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.38 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.38 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 32,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302.15/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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