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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.93 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.93 and 41.55 is: 62.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.93 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.93 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.93 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 10,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175.97/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.32

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