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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 244.90 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 244.90 and 76.49 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 244.90 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/244.90 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 244.90 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 18,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733.35/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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