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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.56 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.56 and 70.44 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.56 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.56 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.56 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 17,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226.81/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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