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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.09 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.09 and 117.86 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.09 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.09 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.09 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 28,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885.38/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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