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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 244.52 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 244.52 and 132.44 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 244.52 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/244.52 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 244.52 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 32,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.84/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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