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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 244.90 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 244.90 and 132.83 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 244.90 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/244.90 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 244.90 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 32,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530.07/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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