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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 243.97 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 243.97 and 134.12 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 243.97 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/243.97 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 243.97 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 32,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.26/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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