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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 245.49 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 245.49 and 162.19 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 245.49 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/245.49 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 245.49 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 39,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,816.02/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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