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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.28 and 67.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.28 and 67.36 is: 100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.28 = 67.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.28 = 67.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.28 × 67.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 16,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522.06/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.94

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