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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.66 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.66 and 139.68 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.66 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.66 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.66 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 34,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313.09/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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