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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 244.33 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 244.33 and 81.69 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 244.33 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/244.33 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 244.33 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 19,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.20/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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