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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.21, 245.27 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.21, 245.27 and 135.95 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.21 : 245.27 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.21/245.27 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.21x = 245.27 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.21x = 33,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345.41/163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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