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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 244.68 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 244.68 and 80.85 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 244.68 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/244.68 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 244.68 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 19,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.38/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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