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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 245.33 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 245.33 and 115.54 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 245.33 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/245.33 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 245.33 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 28,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345.43/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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