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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 245.16 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 245.16 and 76.68 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 245.16 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/245.16 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 245.16 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 18,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798.87/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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