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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.23 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.23 and 134.58 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.23 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.23 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.23 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 32,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.47/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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