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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.93, 245.67 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.93, 245.67 and 120.62 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.93 : 245.67 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.93/245.67 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.93x = 245.67 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.93x = 29,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.72/163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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