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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 313.45 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 313.45 and 163.51 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 313.45 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/313.45 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 313.45 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 51,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,252.21/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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