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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.36 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.36 and 102.59 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.36 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.36 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.36 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 25,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171.43/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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