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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 245.28 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 245.28 and 120.22 is: 180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 245.28 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/245.28 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 245.28 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 29,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487.56/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.24

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