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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.71 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.71 and 41.40 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.71 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.71 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.71 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 10,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132.10/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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