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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.97 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.97 and 86.27 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.97 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.97 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.97 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 21,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132.71/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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