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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 313.27 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 313.27 and 163.59 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 313.27 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/313.27 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 313.27 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 51,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,248.90/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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