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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.08 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.08 and 163.73 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.08 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.08 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.08 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 51,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,424.32/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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