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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 245.10 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 245.10 and 112.28 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 245.10 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/245.10 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 245.10 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 27,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519.83/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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