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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.68 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.68 and 78.26 is: 117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.68 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.68 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.68 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 19,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,226.92/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.41

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