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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.43 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.43 and 115.80 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.43 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.43 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.43 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 28,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,420.79/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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