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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.86 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.86 and 77.28 is: 115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.86 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.86 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.86 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 19,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.06/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.88

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