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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.34 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.34 and 90.48 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.34 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.34 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.34 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 22,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198.36/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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