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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 245.51 and 77.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 245.51 and 77.09 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 245.51 = 77.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/245.51 = 77.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 245.51 × 77.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 18,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925.48/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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