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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 313.70 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 313.70 and 163.91 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 313.70 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/313.70 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 313.70 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 51,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,416.18/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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