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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.40 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.40 and 86.53 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.40 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.40 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.40 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 21,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233.24/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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