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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.63 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.63 and 47.56 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.63 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.63 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.63 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 11,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633.72/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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