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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 244.98 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 244.98 and 131.38 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 244.98 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/244.98 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 244.98 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 32,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185.47/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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