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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 244.86 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 244.86 and 76.66 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 244.86 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/244.86 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 244.86 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 18,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,770.97/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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