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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 245.65 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 245.65 and 98.81 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 245.65 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/245.65 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 245.65 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 24,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273.04/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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