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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 244.79 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 244.79 and 41.46 is: 62.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 244.79 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/244.79 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 244.79 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 10,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148.99/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.19

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