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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 244.85 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 244.85 and 90.27 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 244.85 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/244.85 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 244.85 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 22,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102.16/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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