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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 245.16 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 245.16 and 134.79 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 245.16 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/245.16 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 245.16 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 33,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045.12/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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