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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 245.05 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 245.05 and 134.78 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 245.05 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/245.05 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 245.05 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 33,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027.84/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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