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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 244.92 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 244.92 and 115.12 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 244.92 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/244.92 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 244.92 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 28,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,195.19/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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