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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 245.93 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 245.93 and 162.45 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 245.93 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/245.93 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 245.93 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 39,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950.52/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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