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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 314.03 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 314.03 and 163.60 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 314.03 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/314.03 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 314.03 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 51,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,374.49/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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