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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.88 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.88 and 42.19 is: 63.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.88 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.88 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.88 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 10,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372.45/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.28

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