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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 244.54 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 244.54 and 98.02 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 244.54 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/244.54 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 244.54 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 23,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969.81/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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