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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.72 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.72 and 91.73 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.72 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.72 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.72 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 22,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540.74/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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