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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 244.78 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 244.78 and 109.15 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 244.78 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/244.78 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 244.78 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 26,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716.85/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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