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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 246 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 246 and 102.88 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 246 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/246 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 246 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 25,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308.48/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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