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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 245.10 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 245.10 and 139.16 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 245.10 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/245.10 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 245.10 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 34,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108.12/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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