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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 245.31 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 245.31 and 145.60 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 245.31 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/245.31 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 245.31 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 35,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717.14/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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