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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 244.59 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 244.59 and 111.81 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 244.59 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/244.59 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 244.59 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 27,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348.11/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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