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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.54 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.54 and 140.68 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.54 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.54 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.54 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 34,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542.57/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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