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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.23 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.23 and 132.63 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.23 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.23 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.23 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 32,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392.22/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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