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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 245.57 and 77.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 245.57 and 77.03 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 245.57 = 77.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/245.57 = 77.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 245.57 × 77.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 18,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916.68/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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