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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 244.68 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 244.68 and 117.44 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 244.68 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/244.68 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 244.68 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 28,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,735.22/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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