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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 244.56 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 244.56 and 105.21 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 244.56 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/244.56 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 244.56 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 25,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,730.16/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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