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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.84 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.84 and 120.48 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.84 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.84 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.84 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 29,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618.80/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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