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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.26 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.26 and 108.72 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.26 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.26 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.26 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 26,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,555.95/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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