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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 245.28 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 245.28 and 91.49 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 245.28 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/245.28 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 245.28 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 22,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440.67/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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