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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.65 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.65 and 139.14 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.65 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.65 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.65 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 34,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040.60/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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