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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 245.24 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 245.24 and 120.69 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 245.24 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/245.24 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 245.24 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 29,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,597.41/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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