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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 245.30 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 245.30 and 81.34 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 245.30 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/245.30 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 245.30 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 19,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952.30/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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