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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 245.21 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 245.21 and 86.40 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 245.21 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/245.21 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 245.21 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 21,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185.71/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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