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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 244.75 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 244.75 and 98.34 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 244.75 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/244.75 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 244.75 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 24,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068.72/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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