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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.61 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.61 and 115.98 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.61 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.61 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.61 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 28,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485.85/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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