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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 313.34 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 313.34 and 163.56 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 313.34 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/313.34 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 313.34 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 51,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,249.07/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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