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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.11 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.11 and 136.25 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.11 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.11 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.11 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 33,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,396.24/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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