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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.91 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.91 and 78.39 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.91 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.91 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.91 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 19,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,276.88/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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