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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.76 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.76 and 70.56 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.76 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.76 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.76 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 17,269.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.91/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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