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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.28 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.28 and 97.68 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.28 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.28 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.28 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 23,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958.46/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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