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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.10 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.10 and 129.16 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.10 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.10 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.10 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 31,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657.12/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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