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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 244.72 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 244.72 and 114.51 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 244.72 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/244.72 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 244.72 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 28,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023.95/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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