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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 244.83 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 244.83 and 70.74 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 244.83 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/244.83 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 244.83 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 17,319.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,319.27/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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