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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 245.31 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 245.31 and 114.81 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 245.31 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/245.31 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 245.31 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 28,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164.04/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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