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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.57 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.57 and 105.37 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.57 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.57 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.57 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 25,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770.34/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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