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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 244.79 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 244.79 and 109.19 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 244.79 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/244.79 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 244.79 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 26,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,728.62/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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