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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.66 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.66 and 112.32 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.66 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.66 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.66 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 27,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591.97/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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