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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.42 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.42 and 90.59 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.42 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.42 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.42 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 22,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232.76/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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