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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 244.80 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 244.80 and 114.63 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 244.80 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/244.80 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 244.80 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 28,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.42/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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