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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.65 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.65 and 137.64 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.65 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.65 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.65 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 33,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673.63/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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