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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 245.34 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 245.34 and 102.66 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 245.34 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/245.34 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 245.34 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 25,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,186.60/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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