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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.48 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.48 and 86.57 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.48 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.48 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.48 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 21,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,249.54/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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