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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 245.49 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 245.49 and 98.58 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 245.49 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/245.49 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 245.49 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 24,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200.40/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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