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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 246.67 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 246.67 and 162.60 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 246.67 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/246.67 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 246.67 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 40,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108.54/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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