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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 245.23 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 245.23 and 129.50 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 245.23 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/245.23 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 245.23 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 31,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,756.65/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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