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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.16 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.16 and 132.33 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.16 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.16 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.16 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 32,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,309.03/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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