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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 244.51 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 244.51 and 111.68 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 244.51 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/244.51 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 244.51 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 27,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307.21/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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