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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.83 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.83 and 74.89 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.83 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.83 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.83 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 18,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.21/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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