Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.50 and 109.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 163, 244.50 and 109.03 is: 163.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163 : 244.50 = 109.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163/244.50 = 109.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163x = 244.50 × 109.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163x = 26,657.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,657.84/163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163.55
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