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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.21, 244.82 and 41.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.21, 244.82 and 41.48 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.21 : 244.82 = 41.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.21/244.82 = 41.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.21x = 244.82 × 41.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.21x = 10,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154.93/163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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