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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.82, 245.37 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.82, 245.37 and 115.70 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.82 : 245.37 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.82/245.37 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.82x = 245.37 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.82x = 28,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,389.31/163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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