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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.41 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.41 and 90.27 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.41 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.41 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.41 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 22,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152.94/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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