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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 245.12 and 101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 245.12 and 101.67 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 245.12 = 101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/245.12 = 101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 245.12 × 101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 24,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,919.92/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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