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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 244.32 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 244.32 and 111.71 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 244.32 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/244.32 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 244.32 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 27,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292.99/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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