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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 245.85 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 245.85 and 162.73 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 245.85 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/245.85 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 245.85 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 40,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,007.17/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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