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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 245.40 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 245.40 and 131.38 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 245.40 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/245.40 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 245.40 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 32,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,240.65/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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