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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 244.98 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 244.98 and 132.92 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 244.98 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/244.98 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 244.98 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 32,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562.74/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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