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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 245.39 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 245.39 and 98.55 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 245.39 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/245.39 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 245.39 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 24,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,182.69/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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