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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.54 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.54 and 53.38 is: 80.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.54 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.54 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.54 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 13,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053.84/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.03

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