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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 245.03 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 245.03 and 139.32 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 245.03 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/245.03 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 245.03 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 34,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,136.88/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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