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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.64 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.64 and 80.86 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.64 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.64 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.64 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 19,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.59/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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