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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 245.03 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 245.03 and 145.39 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 245.03 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/245.03 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 245.03 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 35,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624.91/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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