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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 245 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 245 and 111.97 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 245 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/245 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 245 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 27,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432.65/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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