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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.57 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.57 and 161.66 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.57 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.57 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.57 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 39,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.65/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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