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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.22 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.22 and 102.08 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.22 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.22 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.22 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 24,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,929.98/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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