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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.44 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.44 and 129.35 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.44 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.44 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.44 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 31,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,747.66/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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