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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.22 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.22 and 120.16 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.22 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.22 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.22 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 29,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,465.64/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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