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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.91 and 53.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.91 and 53.59 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.91 = 53.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.91 = 53.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.91 × 53.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 13,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123.85/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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