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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.58 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.58 and 76.40 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.58 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.58 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.58 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 18,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,685.91/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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