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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.95 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.95 and 67.20 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.95 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.95 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.95 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 16,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,460.64/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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