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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.46 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.46 and 131.45 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.46 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.46 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.46 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 32,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264.49/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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