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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 245.91 and 77.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 245.91 and 77.17 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 245.91 = 77.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/245.91 = 77.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 245.91 × 77.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 18,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976.87/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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