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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 244.50 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 244.50 and 114.92 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 244.50 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/244.50 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 244.50 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 28,097.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097.94/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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