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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.07, 244.62 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.07, 244.62 and 98.12 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.07 : 244.62 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.07/244.62 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.07x = 244.62 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.07x = 24,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000.89/163.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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