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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 244.62 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 244.62 and 117.52 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 244.62 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/244.62 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 244.62 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 28,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,747.13/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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