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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.67 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.67 and 47.56 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.67 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.67 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.67 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 11,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635.66/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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