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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 245.98 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 245.98 and 137.82 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 245.98 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/245.98 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 245.98 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 33,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900.62/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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