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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 245.72 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 245.72 and 115.93 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 245.72 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/245.72 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 245.72 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 28,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,485.74/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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