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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 245.16 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 245.16 and 115.32 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 245.16 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/245.16 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 245.16 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 28,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,271.85/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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