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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.80 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.80 and 136.88 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.80 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.80 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.80 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 33,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645.10/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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