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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 244.71 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 244.71 and 130.94 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 244.71 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/244.71 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 244.71 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 32,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042.33/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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