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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 245.02 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 245.02 and 90.38 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 245.02 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/245.02 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 245.02 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 22,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145.46/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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