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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 245.88 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 245.88 and 103.22 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 245.88 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/245.88 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 245.88 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 25,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,378.50/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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