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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 245.12 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 245.12 and 145.58 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 245.12 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/245.12 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 245.12 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 35,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.62/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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