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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 245.21 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 245.21 and 117.95 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 245.21 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/245.21 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 245.21 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 28,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921.29/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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