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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.83 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.83 and 129 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.83 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.83 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.83 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 31,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,583.07/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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