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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 244.40 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 244.40 and 122.40 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 244.40 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/244.40 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 244.40 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 29,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,914.56/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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