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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 245.28 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 245.28 and 145.44 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 245.28 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/245.28 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 245.28 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 35,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673.52/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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