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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 244.35 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 244.35 and 137.21 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 244.35 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/244.35 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 244.35 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 33,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,526.04/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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