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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.63 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.63 and 103.21 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.63 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.63 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.63 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 25,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351.12/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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