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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 244.89 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 244.89 and 132.86 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 244.89 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/244.89 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 244.89 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 32,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536.09/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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