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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.59 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.59 and 77.50 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.59 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.59 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.59 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 18,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955.73/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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