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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 243.90 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 243.90 and 111.72 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 243.90 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/243.90 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 243.90 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 27,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.51/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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