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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.40 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.40 and 86.54 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.40 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.40 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.40 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 21,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236.92/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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