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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 244.16 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 244.16 and 90.71 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 244.16 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/244.16 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 244.16 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 22,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.30/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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