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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 244.88 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 244.88 and 132.89 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 244.88 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/244.88 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 244.88 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 32,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541.21/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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