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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 244.72 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 244.72 and 131.00 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 244.72 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/244.72 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 244.72 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 32,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,057.90/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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