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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 243.90 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 243.90 and 111.44 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 243.90 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/243.90 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 243.90 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 27,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179.00/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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