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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.94 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.94 and 133.71 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.94 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.94 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.94 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 32,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884.64/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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