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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 245.02 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 245.02 and 130.98 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 245.02 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/245.02 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 245.02 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 32,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092.72/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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