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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 244.65 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 244.65 and 136.74 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 244.65 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/244.65 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 244.65 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 33,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,453.44/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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