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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 244.56 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 244.56 and 119.82 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 244.56 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/244.56 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 244.56 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 29,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,303.18/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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