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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 245.81 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 245.81 and 112.48 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 245.81 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/245.81 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 245.81 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 27,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648.71/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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