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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 244.94 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 244.94 and 86.19 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 244.94 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/244.94 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 244.94 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 21,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111.38/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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