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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 244.44 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 244.44 and 76.41 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 244.44 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/244.44 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 244.44 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 18,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,677.66/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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