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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 244.62 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 244.62 and 115.20 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 244.62 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/244.62 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 244.62 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 28,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180.22/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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