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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.28 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.28 and 145.94 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.28 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.28 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.28 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 35,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796.16/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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