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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.84 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.84 and 112.56 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.84 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.84 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.84 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 27,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,671.75/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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