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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 244.58 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 244.58 and 86.12 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 244.58 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/244.58 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 244.58 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 21,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,063.23/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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