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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 245.00 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 245.00 and 131.48 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 245.00 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/245.00 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 245.00 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 32,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211.70/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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