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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.07, 244.49 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.07, 244.49 and 121.95 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.07 : 244.49 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.07/244.49 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.07x = 244.49 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.07x = 29,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,814.95/163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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