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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.21, 244.86 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.21, 244.86 and 76.54 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.21 : 244.86 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.21/244.86 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.21x = 244.86 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.21x = 18,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741.58/163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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