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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.38 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.38 and 114.48 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.38 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.38 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.38 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 27,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976.62/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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