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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.80 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.80 and 131.44 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.80 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.80 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.80 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 32,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176.51/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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