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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 245.12 and 70.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 245.12 and 70.81 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 245.12 = 70.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/245.12 = 70.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 245.12 × 70.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 17,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356.51/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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