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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 245.03 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 245.03 and 117.68 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 245.03 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/245.03 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 245.03 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 28,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833.32/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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