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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 244.65 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 244.65 and 86.03 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 244.65 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/244.65 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 244.65 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 21,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046.21/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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