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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 244.46 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 244.46 and 81.81 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 244.46 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/244.46 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 244.46 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 19,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.05/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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