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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.44 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.44 and 98.10 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.44 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.44 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.44 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 23,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,979.56/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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