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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.87 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.87 and 86.91 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.87 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.87 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.87 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 21,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368.28/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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