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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 245.03 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 245.03 and 76.74 is: 115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 245.03 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/245.03 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 245.03 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 18,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802.38/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.04

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