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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.49 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.49 and 81.33 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.49 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.49 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.49 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 19,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965.17/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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