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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 245.23 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 245.23 and 76.77 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 245.23 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/245.23 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 245.23 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 18,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825.92/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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