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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 244.71 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 244.71 and 131.13 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 244.71 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/244.71 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 244.71 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 32,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,088.82/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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