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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.07 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.07 and 86.35 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.07 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.07 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.07 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 21,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.79/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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