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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.10 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.10 and 76.80 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.10 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.10 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.10 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 18,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823.68/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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