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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 244.88 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 244.88 and 120.80 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 244.88 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/244.88 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 244.88 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 29,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,581.50/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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