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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.15 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.15 and 112.10 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.15 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.15 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.15 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 27,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480.37/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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