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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 244.86 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 244.86 and 137.35 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 244.86 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/244.86 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 244.86 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 33,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631.52/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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