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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 245.52 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 245.52 and 86.43 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 245.52 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/245.52 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 245.52 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 21,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220.29/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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