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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.84 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.84 and 161.48 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.84 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.84 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.84 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 39,536.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536.76/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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