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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 245.43 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 245.43 and 129.65 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 245.43 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/245.43 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 245.43 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 31,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818.77/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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