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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 245.25 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 245.25 and 138.02 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 245.25 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/245.25 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 245.25 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 33,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848.18/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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