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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.53 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.53 and 71.15 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.53 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.53 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.53 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 17,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,468.32/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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