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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 245.33 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 245.33 and 115.16 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 245.33 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/245.33 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 245.33 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 28,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250.40/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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