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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 245.92 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 245.92 and 133.44 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 245.92 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/245.92 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 245.92 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 32,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815.56/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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