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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 245.68 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 245.68 and 112.52 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 245.68 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/245.68 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 245.68 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 27,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643.91/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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