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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 244.68 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 244.68 and 114.46 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 244.68 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/244.68 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 244.68 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 28,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007.05/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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