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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.18 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.18 and 85.74 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.18 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.18 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.18 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 20,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,935.99/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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