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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 244.58 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 244.58 and 119.37 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 244.58 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/244.58 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 244.58 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 29,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195.51/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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