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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 244.95 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 244.95 and 86.18 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 244.95 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/244.95 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 244.95 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 21,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108.57/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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