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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.76 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.76 and 138.36 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.76 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.76 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.76 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 34,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003.35/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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