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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 245.60 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 245.60 and 131.28 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 245.60 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/245.60 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 245.60 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 32,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,242.37/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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