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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.56 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.56 and 77.68 is: 116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.56 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.56 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.56 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 18,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.42/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.46

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