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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 245.21 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 245.21 and 67.32 is: 100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 245.21 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/245.21 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 245.21 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 16,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507.54/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.91

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