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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.98 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.98 and 130.74 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.98 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.98 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.98 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 32,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028.69/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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