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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 243.68 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 243.68 and 136.22 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 243.68 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/243.68 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 243.68 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 33,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192.19/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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