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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.86 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.86 and 76.59 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.86 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.86 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.86 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 18,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,753.83/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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