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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.84 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.84 and 116.08 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.84 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.84 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.84 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 28,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.11/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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