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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 246.32 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 246.32 and 134.96 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 246.32 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/246.32 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 246.32 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 33,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243.35/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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