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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 244.65 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 244.65 and 129.22 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 244.65 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/244.65 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 244.65 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 31,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613.67/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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