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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.67 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.67 and 114.51 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.67 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.67 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.67 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 28,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017.16/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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