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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.72 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.72 and 81.90 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.72 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.72 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.72 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 20,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042.57/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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