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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 245.10 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 245.10 and 133.64 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 245.10 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/245.10 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 245.10 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 32,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,755.16/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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