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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 244.98 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 244.98 and 137.89 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 244.98 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/244.98 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 244.98 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 33,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779.68/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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