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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.97 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.97 and 112.10 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.97 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.97 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.97 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 27,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573.24/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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