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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 245.10 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 245.10 and 86.30 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 245.10 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/245.10 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 245.10 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 21,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150.90/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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