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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 246.17 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 246.17 and 131.90 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 246.17 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/246.17 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 246.17 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 32,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469.82/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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