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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 244.74 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 244.74 and 102.30 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 244.74 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/244.74 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 244.74 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 25,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036.90/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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