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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 245.01 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 245.01 and 117.74 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 245.01 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/245.01 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 245.01 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 28,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847.48/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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