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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 244.60 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 244.60 and 85.96 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 244.60 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/244.60 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 244.60 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 21,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025.82/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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