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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 244.91 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 244.91 and 119.29 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 244.91 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/244.91 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 244.91 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 29,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215.31/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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