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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 245 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 245 and 132.30 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 245 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/245 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 245 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 32,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,413.50/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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