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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 244.53 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 244.53 and 81.86 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 244.53 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/244.53 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 244.53 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 20,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.23/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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