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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 244.32 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 244.32 and 136.20 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 244.32 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/244.32 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 244.32 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 33,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,276.38/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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