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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.95 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.95 and 85.22 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.95 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.95 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.95 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 20,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,873.41/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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