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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 245.40 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 245.40 and 133.36 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 245.40 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/245.40 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 245.40 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 32,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,726.54/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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