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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 245.42 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 245.42 and 131.40 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 245.42 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/245.42 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 245.42 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 32,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248.19/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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