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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 246.30 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 246.30 and 137.40 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 246.30 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/246.30 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 246.30 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 33,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841.62/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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