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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 244.83 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 244.83 and 129.12 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 244.83 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/244.83 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 244.83 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 31,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,612.45/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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