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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 245.20 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 245.20 and 109.20 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 245.20 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/245.20 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 245.20 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 26,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775.84/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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