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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245.01 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245.01 and 130.98 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245.01 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245.01 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245.01 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 32,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091.41/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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