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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.57 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.57 and 136.20 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.57 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.57 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.57 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 33,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310.43/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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