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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 243.78 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 243.78 and 133.92 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 243.78 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/243.78 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 243.78 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 32,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.02/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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