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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.09, 244.60 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.09, 244.60 and 85.81 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.09 : 244.60 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.09/244.60 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.09x = 244.60 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.09x = 20,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989.13/163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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