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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.48 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.48 and 115.52 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.48 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.48 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.48 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 28,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,357.85/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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