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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.35 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.35 and 76.94 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.35 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.35 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.35 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 18,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.65/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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