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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 245.35 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 245.35 and 137.92 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 245.35 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/245.35 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 245.35 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 33,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,838.67/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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