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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 245 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 245 and 102.33 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 245 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/245 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 245 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 25,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070.85/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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