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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.75, 245.41 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.75, 245.41 and 139.30 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.75 : 245.41 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.75/245.41 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.75x = 245.41 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.75x = 34,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185.61/163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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