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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 313.92 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 313.92 and 163.72 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 313.92 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/313.92 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 313.92 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 51,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,394.98/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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