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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 245.23 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 245.23 and 138.92 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 245.23 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/245.23 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 245.23 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 34,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065.78/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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