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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 244.83 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 244.83 and 86.19 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 244.83 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/244.83 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 244.83 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 21,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101.90/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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