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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 244.41 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 244.41 and 81.81 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 244.41 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/244.41 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 244.41 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 19,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,995.18/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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