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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 245.10 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 245.10 and 115.25 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 245.10 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/245.10 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 245.10 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 28,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247.78/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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