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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 245.78 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 245.78 and 86.77 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 245.78 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/245.78 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 245.78 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 21,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327.02/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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