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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 245.60 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 245.60 and 102.84 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 245.60 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/245.60 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 245.60 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 25,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257.50/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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