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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.76 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.76 and 86.88 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.76 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.76 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.76 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 21,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.63/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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