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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 244.86 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 244.86 and 122.47 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 244.86 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/244.86 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 244.86 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 29,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,988.00/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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