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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.36 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.36 and 67.40 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.36 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.36 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.36 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 16,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,537.26/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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