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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245.61 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245.61 and 86.69 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245.61 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245.61 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245.61 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 21,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,291.93/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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