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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 244.96 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 244.96 and 132.41 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 244.96 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/244.96 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 244.96 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 32,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435.43/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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