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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.62 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.62 and 137.60 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.62 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.62 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.62 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 33,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659.71/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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