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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 245.66 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 245.66 and 112.54 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 245.66 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/245.66 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 245.66 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 27,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646.18/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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