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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 312.96 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 312.96 and 163.53 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 312.96 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/312.96 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 312.96 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 51,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,178.35/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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