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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.54 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.54 and 163.42 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.54 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.54 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.54 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 51,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,238.71/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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