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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 245.28 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 245.28 and 131.44 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 245.28 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/245.28 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 245.28 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 32,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239.60/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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