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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.73 and 77.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.73 and 77.15 is: 115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.73 = 77.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.73 = 77.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.73 × 77.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 18,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958.97/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.72

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