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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.61 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.61 and 59.63 is: 89.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.61 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.61 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.61 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 14,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645.43/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.42

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