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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 245.52 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 245.52 and 102.86 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 245.52 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/245.52 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 245.52 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 25,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254.19/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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