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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 244.64 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 244.64 and 53.42 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 244.64 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/244.64 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 244.64 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 13,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,068.24/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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