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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 245 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 245 and 76.70 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 245 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/245 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 245 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 18,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.50/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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