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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 245.18 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 245.18 and 120.46 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 245.18 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/245.18 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 245.18 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 29,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534.54/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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