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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.84 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.84 and 161.96 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.84 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.84 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.84 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 39,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,814.21/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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