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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 245 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 245 and 102.48 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 245 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/245 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 245 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 25,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.60/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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