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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.16 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.16 and 132.96 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.16 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.16 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.16 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 32,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,596.47/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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