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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.70, 245.21 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.70, 245.21 and 105.78 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.70 : 245.21 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.70/245.21 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.70x = 245.21 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.70x = 25,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,937.78/163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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