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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 244.67 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 244.67 and 76.48 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 244.67 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/244.67 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 244.67 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 18,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.54/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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