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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.66 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.66 and 98.54 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.66 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.66 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.66 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 24,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108.80/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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