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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 244.59 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 244.59 and 109.14 is: 163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 244.59 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/244.59 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 244.59 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 26,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694.55/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.57

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