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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 245.16 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 245.16 and 98.46 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 245.16 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/245.16 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 245.16 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 24,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138.45/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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