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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.50 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.50 and 90.76 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.50 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.50 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.50 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 22,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190.82/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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