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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 245.18 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 245.18 and 139.40 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 245.18 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/245.18 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 245.18 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 34,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178.09/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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