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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.09 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.09 and 139.37 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.09 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.09 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.09 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 34,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157.32/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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