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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.16 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.16 and 131.36 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.16 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.16 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.16 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 32,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204.22/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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