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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 244.60 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 244.60 and 132.93 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 244.60 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/244.60 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 244.60 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 32,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514.68/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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