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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.48 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.48 and 81.96 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.48 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.48 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.48 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 20,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037.58/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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