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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.48 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.48 and 85.94 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.48 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.48 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.48 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 21,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,010.61/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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