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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 244.32 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 244.32 and 130.51 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 244.32 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/244.32 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 244.32 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 31,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,886.02/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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