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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 245.54 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 245.54 and 85.49 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 245.54 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/245.54 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 245.54 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 20,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991.21/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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