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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 244.85 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 244.85 and 102.33 is: 153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 244.85 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/244.85 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 244.85 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 25,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055.50/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.46

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