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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 245.59 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 245.59 and 129.49 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 245.59 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/245.59 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 245.59 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 31,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,801.45/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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