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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 245.10 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 245.10 and 115.28 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 245.10 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/245.10 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 245.10 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 28,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255.13/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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