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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 244.85 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 244.85 and 114.62 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 244.85 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/244.85 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 244.85 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 28,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,064.71/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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