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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 245.47 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 245.47 and 139.25 is: 208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 245.47 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/245.47 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 245.47 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 34,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.47/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.69

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