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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 245.78 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 245.78 and 112.47 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 245.78 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/245.78 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 245.78 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 27,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641.50/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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