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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.40 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.40 and 76.92 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.40 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.40 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.40 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 18,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,876.17/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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