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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 245.80 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 245.80 and 134.87 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 245.80 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/245.80 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 245.80 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 33,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,151.05/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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