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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 245.60 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 245.60 and 129.70 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 245.60 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/245.60 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 245.60 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 31,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854.32/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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