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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 245.56 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 245.56 and 112.32 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 245.56 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/245.56 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 245.56 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 27,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581.30/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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