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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 245.82 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 245.82 and 112.55 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 245.82 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/245.82 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 245.82 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 27,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,667.04/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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