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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.35 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.35 and 114.75 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.35 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.35 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.35 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 28,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,039.16/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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