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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 244.99 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 244.99 and 117.57 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 244.99 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/244.99 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 244.99 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 28,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,802.89/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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