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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 245.07 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 245.07 and 136.25 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 245.07 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/245.07 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 245.07 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 33,389.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,389.56/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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