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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 245.08 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 245.08 and 76.66 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 245.08 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/245.08 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 245.08 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 18,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.73/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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