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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.34 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.34 and 162.58 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.34 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.34 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.34 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 39,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,724.80/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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