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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 244.78 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 244.78 and 98.12 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 244.78 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/244.78 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 244.78 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 24,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,017.81/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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