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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.58 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.58 and 133.48 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.58 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.58 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.58 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 32,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780.02/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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