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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.38 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.38 and 131.73 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.38 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.38 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.38 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 32,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.35/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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