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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.21, 244.89 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.21, 244.89 and 102.33 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.21 : 244.89 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.21/244.89 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.21x = 244.89 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.21x = 25,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059.59/163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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