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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.63 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.63 and 112.35 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.63 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.63 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.63 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 27,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,596.53/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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