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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.99 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.99 and 86.22 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.99 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.99 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.99 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 21,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122.61/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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