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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.76 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.76 and 78.40 is: 117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.76 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.76 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.76 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 19,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267.58/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.60

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