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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.28 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.28 and 91.56 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.28 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.28 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.28 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 22,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457.84/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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