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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 244.80 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 244.80 and 117.45 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 244.80 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/244.80 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 244.80 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 28,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,751.76/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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