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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.36 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.36 and 77.04 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.36 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.36 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.36 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 18,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902.53/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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