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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.34 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.34 and 131.03 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.34 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.34 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.34 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 32,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146.59/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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