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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.49 and 41.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.49 and 41.26 is: 61.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.49 = 41.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.49 = 41.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.49 × 41.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 10,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087.66/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.89

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