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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 245.46 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 245.46 and 139.64 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 245.46 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/245.46 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 245.46 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 34,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276.03/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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