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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 244.34 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 244.34 and 117.57 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 244.34 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/244.34 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 244.34 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 28,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727.05/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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