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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.66 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.66 and 109.29 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.66 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.66 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.66 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 26,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846.41/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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