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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 245.82 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 245.82 and 161.96 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 245.82 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/245.82 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 245.82 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 39,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,813.01/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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