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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.50 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.50 and 41.27 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.50 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.50 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.50 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 10,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090.52/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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