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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 244.60 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 244.60 and 81.92 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 244.60 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/244.60 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 244.60 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 20,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037.63/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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