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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245 and 129.20 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 31,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654.00/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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