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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.23 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.23 and 138.17 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.23 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.23 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.23 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 33,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,883.43/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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