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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 245.33 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 245.33 and 117.31 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 245.33 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/245.33 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 245.33 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 28,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779.66/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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