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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 245.88 and 42.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 245.88 and 42.17 is: 63.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 245.88 = 42.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/245.88 = 42.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 245.88 × 42.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 10,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,369.73/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.26

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