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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.63 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.63 and 136.89 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.63 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.63 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.63 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 33,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,624.63/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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