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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 244.67 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 244.67 and 136.20 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 244.67 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/244.67 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 244.67 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 33,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323.37/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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