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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 245.14 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 245.14 and 115.16 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 245.14 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/245.14 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 245.14 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 28,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230.32/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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