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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.60 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.60 and 138.28 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.60 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.60 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.60 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 33,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961.57/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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