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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 244.79 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 244.79 and 47.62 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 244.79 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/244.79 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 244.79 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 11,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,655.68/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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