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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245.15 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245.15 and 133.40 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245.15 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245.15 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245.15 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 32,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.34/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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