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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.82, 245.10 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.82, 245.10 and 138.18 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.82 : 245.10 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.82/245.10 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.82x = 245.10 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.82x = 33,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867.92/163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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