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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.17 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.17 and 132.30 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.17 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.17 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.17 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 32,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,303.69/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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