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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 244.46 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 244.46 and 129.08 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 244.46 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/244.46 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 244.46 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 31,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555.83/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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