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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.09, 244.73 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.09, 244.73 and 76.45 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.09 : 244.73 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.09/244.73 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.09x = 244.73 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.09x = 18,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709.61/163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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