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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.46 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.46 and 139.42 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.46 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.46 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.46 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 34,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222.03/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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