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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.88 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.88 and 139.56 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.88 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.88 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.88 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 34,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315.01/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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