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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.16 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.16 and 137.97 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.16 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.16 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.16 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 33,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,824.73/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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