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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 244.68 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 244.68 and 138.04 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 244.68 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/244.68 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 244.68 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 33,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775.63/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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