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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 245.26 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 245.26 and 136.37 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 245.26 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/245.26 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 245.26 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 33,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,446.11/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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