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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.67, 245.41 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.67, 245.41 and 112.37 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.67 : 245.41 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.67/245.41 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.67x = 245.41 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.67x = 27,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576.72/163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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