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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.58 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.58 and 111.64 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.58 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.58 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.58 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 27,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304.91/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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