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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 245.04 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 245.04 and 140.50 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 245.04 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/245.04 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 245.04 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 34,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428.12/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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