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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.48 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.48 and 91.41 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.48 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.48 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.48 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 22,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438.87/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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