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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 244.35 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 244.35 and 98.78 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 244.35 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/244.35 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 244.35 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 24,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.89/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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